"Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam Update Hints at 2025 Release"

Recent developments surrounding Hollow Knight: Silksong have reignited excitement and speculation among fans. On March 24, the game's Steam listing underwent significant backend changes, as documented on SteamDB. These updates included an opt-in for Hollow Knight: Silksong on GeForce Now, Nvidia's video game streaming platform, along with modified assets and a crucial update to the Steam store page's legal lines, now indicating a copyright by Team Cherry for 2025, rather than 2019.

These changes suggest that an announcement or even a release of Hollow Knight: Silksong could be imminent. With Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, anticipation is building that fans might soon receive more concrete news about the game's status.

It's been six years since the initial announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong, and while there have been sporadic updates, the community has endured long periods of silence from Team Cherry. January saw a flurry of activity on social media, particularly X/Twitter, from a developer, which fueled speculation about a potential re-reveal during the upcoming Switch 2 Direct. There's also buzz about the possibility of Silksong launching as a timed exclusive on Nintendo's next-generation console.

When Hollow Knight: Silksong was first announced, Team Cherry confirmed its launch on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, following Microsoft's deal with Team Cherry, the game is set to be available on Game Pass from day one, making it one of the most anticipated titles for the service.

In June 2022, Microsoft included Hollow Knight: Silksong in its Xbox-Bethesda Showcase, promising that all showcased games would be playable within the next 12 months. However, in May 2023, Team Cherry announced a delay beyond the first half of 2023, with marketing and publishing lead Matthew Griffin stating, "We had planned to release in the first half of 2023, but development is still continuing. We're excited by how the game is shaping up, and it's gotten quite big, so we want to take the time to make the game as good as we can."

As the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2017 game, Hollow Knight, Silksong carries immense expectations and remains one of the most wishlisted games on Steam. IGN's review of the original Hollow Knight praised its compelling world, rich storytelling, and the vast array of secrets and challenging enemies, highlighting the game's depth and replayability.

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